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Jonathan Fleming, who was exonerated of murder after almost 25 years behind bars, on his way to get is first bankcard on Friday April 18, 2014 in New York. The weeks since his release have been a mix of emotional highs and practical frustrations. “Coming back, you know, it’s been hard. ... It’s a lot to have to catch up on.&quot; (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Cleared of murder, man starts fresh 24 years later

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

FILE- In the April 8, 2014 file photo, Jonathan Fleming, right, listens to his lawyer Anthony Mayol during a hearing in Brooklyn's Supreme court in New York. The recently exonerated man who spent nearly 25 years behind bars for a killing that happened while he was at Disney World is getting help from dozens of well-wishers contributing to an online fund for him. About 70 people gave a total of more than $3,400 to the campaign for Jonathan Fleming by Wednesday, April 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Fund raises thousands for exonerated NYC man

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

Jonathan Fleming, hugs his attorney Anthony Mayol while his other attorney Taylor Koss applaud in Brooklyn's Supreme court, after a judge declared him a free man on Tuesday April 8, 2014 in New York. Fleming, who spent almost a quarter-century behind bars for murder, was cleared of a killing that happened when he was 1,100 miles away on a Disney World vacation in 1989. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Man cleared of NYC murder after 25 years in prison

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

Valerie Brown, right, meets her ex-husband Jonathan Fleming as he arrives at Brooklyn's Supreme court, Tuesday April 8, 2014 in New York. Fleming, who has spent almost a quarter-century behind bars for murder, is poised to be cleared of a killing that happened when he was 1,100 miles away on a Disney World vacation in 1989. Attorneys said they anticipate prosecutors joining them Tuesday in asking a Brooklyn judge to dismiss Fleming's conviction in the 1989 shooting. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Man cleared of NYC murder after 25 years in prison

By Jennifer Peltz - Associated Press